Display counter case



June 21, 1932. w w Y 1,864,109

DISPLAY COUNTER CASE Filed April 24, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inventor flltorney QA-WMM.

June 21, 1932. w. Y. WHITLEY DISPLAY COUNTER C'ASE Filed April 24. 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2.

Patented June 21, 1932 UNITED STATES WYATT Y. WHITLEY, or FREMONT, NORTH: CAROLINA DISPLAY COUNTER CASE Application filed April 24,

This invention relates generally to new and useful improvements in display cases and more particularly to a device of this character which is especially for use in connection with soda fountains but it is understood, of course, that a display case in accordance with this invention may be used for any purpose and in any manner for which same may be found adapted and desirable.

An important object of the invention is-to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a display case of the aforementioned character embodying the novel construction and arrangement of parts, whereby same serves the purposes of a counter top as well as a display case.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a display case of the character described embodying a novel construction whereby same may be substituted for the usual top of a counter.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a display counter case of the character set forth which will be simple in construction, strong, durable, attractive in appearance, well adapted for its intended pur ose and which may be manufactured and installed at'lo'w cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection wlth the accompanying drawings wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views,- and wherein:

Figure 1 is a View in front elevation showing a structure in accordance with this invention.

Figure 2 is a view in vertical cross section taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Figure 1 looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary vertical longitudinal section showing the adjacent end portions of a pair of the display case sections or units.

Figure 4 is a detail view in top plan of one of the supporting brackets.

Figure 5 is a detail view in perspective of perspective of the supporting drawings is the counter'of a soda fountain.

The referencenumeral 2 designates one syrup pumps of the soda fountain.

Mounted transversely on the upper edge of the front slab or wall- 1 at longitudinally spaced points, are the brackets which are designated generally by the reference numeral 3 and upon which are mounted any desired number ofthe display case sections or unitswhich are designated generally by the reference numeral 4. Each of the's'ections or units 4 is in itself a display case and comprises a glass'top and bottom 5 and 6 respectively and the vertical front and end walls 7 and 8 respectively. The top, bottom, front and end walls are rigidly secured together by any suitable means, preferably by cementing. It will be noted that each section or unit is open at its rear to provide convenient access thereto by a clerk.

of the The sections or units 4 are disposed end to 7 end and are spaced slightly from each other to allow for expansion. The bottoms 6 of the sections or units 4 rest on the bracket 3, one of said brackets being provided for supporting the adjacent ends of the sections or units. This is illustrated to advantage in Figures 1 and 3 of the drawings. Cushioning strips 9 are interposed in the joints between the top, bottom, frontand end wallsof the sections or units in the well known manner. If desired,

a suitable cover'may be placed in each section or unit over the bottom 6 to conceal the interior of the counter. Compressible strips 10 ofsubstantially T-shaped crosssection are disposed between'the adjacent ends of the bottoms 6 of the sections or units 4', as best seen in Figure3 of the drawings;

Each of the brackets 3 comprises an intermediate portion 11' having a notch or recess 12 extending thereinto from its lower edge or FFICE'} side for the reception of the upper portion of the front slab or wall 1 of the counter. suitable wedge or block 13 is then driven between the front slab or wall 1 and one of the side walls of the notch or recess 12 for rigidly retaining the bracket in position. The end portions of the intermediate portion 11 are provided with the slots 14 for the reception of the reduced inner end portions 15 of the adjustable arms 16 which terminate at their outer or free ends, in upwardly and inwardly curved hooks 17 for engagement with the edges of the bottoms 6 of the sections or units 4. The reduced portions 15 of the adjustable arms 16 are provided with a series of openings 18 through which the bolts 19 may be selectively inserted for securing the arms in adjusted position, as will be obvious.

The bolts 19 of course pass throughopenings provided therefor in the end portions of the intermediate portions 11 of the brackets'3. A cushioning strip 20 of anysuitable material, preferably felt, is interposed between each of the brackets 3 and the sections or units 4. If desired, the inner ends of the brackets 3 may rest on the-longitudinal strip 21 of the fountain. r j I It will thus be seen thatthe tops 5 of the sections or units at constitute the top of the counter through which the merchandise which may be placed'in the sections or units may be viewed. 7

It isbelieved that the many advantages of a display counter case constructed in accordance with this invention will be readily understood, and although the preferred embodi ment of the invention is as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that the changes in the details of construction, and in the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed. 7

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is:

. 1. In combination witha counter structure including a front wall, horizontally disposed brackets mounted transversely on the upper edge of the front wall, a display case mounted on the brackets, each bracket comprising an intermediate portion and arms mounted on the end portions of said intermediate portion, each arm having a hook at its outer end for engagement with the display case for securing the same in position on the bracket.

2. In combination with a counter structure including a front wall, a horizontally disposed brackets mounted transversely on the upper edge of said front wall andextending outwardly from the opposite sides thereof, and a sectional display case mounted on the brackets, the sections comprising the display case being arranged in end to end relation and having their. adjacent end portions resting on one of the brackets, each section being open at its rear and comprising transparent tops, bottom, front and end walls rigidly se- A cured together.

3. In combination with a counter structure including a front wall, horizontally disposed brackets mounted transversely on the upper edge of said front wall and extending outwardly from the opposite sides thereof, and a sectional display case mounted on the brackets, the sections comprising the display case being arranged in end to end relation and having their adjacent-end portions resting on oneof the brackets, each section being open at its rear and comprising transparent tops, bottom, front and end walls rigidly secured together, each'bracket including an intermediate portionmounted, at an intermediate point, on the wall, the end portions of the intermediate-portion beingslotted, and arms mounted for-adjustment in the slots and extending from the ends of the intermediate portiom'and hooks on the free ends of the arms engageable with the edges of the bottom of the sections.

4. In combination with a counter structure including a front wall, horizontally disposed brackets mounted transversely on the upper edge of said front wall and'extending outwardly from the opposite sides thereof, and a sectional display case mounted on the brackets, the sections comprising the display case being arranged in end to end relation and having their adjacent end portions resting on one of the brackets, each section being open at its rear and comprising transparent tops,- bottom, front and end walls rigidly secured together, each bracket including an intermediate portion mounted, at an intermediate point, on the wall, the end portions of the intermediate portion being slotted, and arms mounted for adjustment in the slots and hooks on the free ends of the arms engageable with the edges of the bottom of the sections, the intermediate portions of the brackets having notches extending upwardly thereinto for the reception of the upper portion of the wall. 7

5. In combination with a counter structure including a front wall, horizontally disposed brackets mounted transversely on the upper edge of the front wall and extending from the opposite sides thereof, a display case mounted on the brackets, said brackets each including an intermediate section having slotted end portions and further having anotch extending upwardly into an intermediate portion thereof for the reception of the front wall, arms mounted for adjustment on the end portions of the intermediate section and having reduced, apertured inner end portions for disposition in the slotted end portions of the intermediate section, and hooks on the outer ends of the arms engage able with the display case.

In testimony whereof I aflixmy signature.

WYATT Y. WHITLEY. 

